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“Mt. Vernon Outland Airport welcomes aircraft sales company, Canadian and
Australian Aircraft Dealerships!”
The Mt. Vernon Airport Authority is excited to welcome one growing aviation sales
company as well as two very promising aircraft dealerships. Eric Evans Aviation
, Ltd., located inside the Koziara Terminal, sells and/or brokers all types of
aircraft ranging from piston engine singles to twin engine business jets.
Owner Eric Evans, has spent nearly a lifetime in aviation and offers an
innovative “off-market” research/contact based approach to find the right
aircraft or prospect for each individual buyer or seller. Eric Evans Aviation,
Ltd. Website: wwwericevansaviation.com
Shortly after moving his business from Edwardsville, Illinois to Mt. Vernon
Outland Airport, Eric Evans traveled to Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada. Eric
Evans Aviation, Ltd. and Expedition Aircraft Company entered into a contract,
making Eric Evans Aviation, Ltd. at Mt. Vernon Outland Airport the exclusive
Eastern United States Dealer of the Expedition. The Expedition E350 and E350XC
is titled The Ultimate Go Anywhere, Do Anything Aircraft. The high wing, high
performance, five seat aircraft features the highest useful load and largest
cabin width in its class. It features spectacular take off performance, great
cruise speed, and good range at gross weight. The King City Expedition
Dealership territory covers all areas of the United States east of the
Mississippi River and the Caribbean. Expedition Aircraft Website:
www.expeditionaircraft.com
Unlike Expedition Aircraft, Jabiru USA, Sport Aircraft, LLC is not a new term
for those following Mt. Vernon Outland Airport. The Australian designed Light
Sport Aircraft, first flew in 1991. The design has accumulated over 500,000
flight hours all over the world. The aircraft are considered docile and
predictable and make great aircraft in which to instruct or fly. Officials from
the United States assembly plant in Shelbyville, Tennessee, visited Mt. Vernon
Outland Airport in the Spring of 2007. After Eric Evans Aviation, Ltd.
committed to Mt. Vernon Outland Airport, the Jabiru Dealership at MVN idea was
explored. Eric Evans Aviation, Ltd. was recently awarded the dealership to
offer the Jabiru J170, J230, J250, and J450 Line in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana,
and Ohio! The Jabiru offers new pilots as well as long-time pilots alike an
affordable option to enjoy the sky. Jabiru USA Sport Aircraft, LLC Website:
www.usjabiru.com
“This is a historic day for Mt. Vernon Outland Airport and the City of Mt. Vernon
! Eric Evans Aviation, Ltd., the Expedition Aircraft Dealership, and the Jabiru
USA Dealership offer prestige for the airport, will increase aircraft operations
, will provide multiple maintenance opportunities for our Fixed Base Operation,
SRT Aviation, will produce new tax revenues, and could lead to some exciting
new opportunities for the future!” Chris Collins, MVN Airport Director. “We
are honored that Eric chose to locate his thriving aircraft sales business at
Mt. Vernon Outland Airport. He fits in so well with the airport’s vision for
the future.” Mike Ancona, MVAA Chairman. “Together with my existing aircraft
sales business, the Expedition and Jabiru USA Dealerships provide a total
package for nearly all aviators. I look forward being a part of Team MVN and
the airport’s vision of being the best airport in the Midwest!” Eric Evans,
Eric Evans Aviation, Ltd.
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